The Naive Bidder

The young man hesitated before placing the paddle back onto the table begrudgingly.

On table two, Cora's eyes flashed. She smirked mockingly as she raised her hand, "5.01 million!"

5.01 million? The guests exchanged glances among themselves in disbelief.

Hugo looked at his wife on table three. "Do you see that woman acting up again?" He muttered to his wife.

Nadine glanced at Cora and looked back